this piece has seen some loving and probably has many stories to share including the carvings scratched into the top and the sides

BUT this is why I love solid wood

all this can be as good as new with an orbital sander and a few different grits of sandpaper

after everything was sanded smooth the nightstand had a spa treatment

with various scrub brushes, a bucket of soapy TSP enhanced water

and a garden hose to rinse clean

Once good and dry it was time to start the fun part, adding the coral color

Fusion Mineral paint is an amazing paint, going on so smooth and sticking to virtually every type of surface. I like to use a good quality short handle angled synthetic brush. It works perfect with this self leveling paint to leave minimal brush stokes.

The original handle was broken so I chose to fill the holes when I was sanding and drill a new center hole for a shiny new knob.

I lean towards simplicity over lots of embellishments but felt that the 4 little mushroom buttons near the bottom of the nightstand would look perfect painted in metallic silver,
adding just a wee bit more sparkle

I also like to add an element of surprise so I painted the drawer bottom
in Fusion's gorgeous azure!

Once dry, it was time to put together with new knob and take a few pictures of this beauty.

~disclosure~

Please note that although this post is Fusion Mineral paint sponsored, all opinions are my own. No monetary compensation has been received.